Machine Operator

Sewing Machine Operator

Tommy's is looking for a Sewing Machine Operator responsible for producing the company's textile-based parts to be installed in Tommy's Express car wash locations across the country, including but not limited to vacuum canopies and interior wash components.

What can Tommy's offer you?

• Competitive base pay and annual bonus
• Full insurance package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance
• Dependent Care FSA with on-site Daycare options
• 401k match and complimentary financial planning services with Rockefeller
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunity for continued education and tuition assistance
• Robust learning and development program
• Significant internal advancement potential for high performers
• Fun, energetic, family-oriented work culture
• Strong focus on team member morale
• Nationwide presence

Position Responsibilities:

As a Sewing Machine Operator, you'll play a key role in building textile components such as vacuum canopies and interior car wash features.

• Operate and maintain industrial sewing machine and related parts with pneumatic foot lift and thread trimmer
• Ability to read a sewing map and adjust machine according to the product
• Inspect finished goods for quality
• Handle multiple types of materials and parts
• Troubleshoot basic machinery problems and submit request for repairs as needed
• Meet or exceed output and quality goals
• Perform all other duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Position Qualifications & Candidate Attributes:

• High school diploma or GED
• Sewing experience (industrial equipment preferred)
• Must be able to consistently lift and handle heavy items 50+ lbs.
• Basic knowledge of material handling and cutting

Work Environment:

This job operates in a warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard sewing equipment such as industrial sewing machines, scissors, and cutting tables.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member must be able to:

• Talk and listen
• Frequently stand and walk in a fast-paced environment where they will often be multitasking
• Lift between 50 - 70 lbs
• Remain in a stationary position 70% of the time
• Able to move about inside the warehouse
• Ability to work and commute in all weather conditions
• Able to effectively communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself and exchange information
• Walk, bend, twist, turn, stoop, climb steps, reach with hands, use hands to fingers.
• Tolerate vibrating tools and louder than normal work environment at times.

Company Overview:

Tommy's Express is a national franchise for outstanding car washes and car care services. Powered by industry leading technology and decades of experience and planning, Tommy's Express car washes deliver a cutting-edge car wash experience unlike anything you've encountered before. Our fully automatic washes feature advances including the easy-loading car wash dual belt conveyor, wide open car wash bay for natural lighting, advanced presoak and sealer services, and free high-power self-serve vacuums on site.

Tommy Car Wash Systems ("TCWS") is the power behind our Tommy's Express equipment. TCWS is a team of passionate car wash professionals working to create opportunities for our partners to become the best car wash operators they can be. We provide modular building designs, robust stainless-steel car wash equipment, an advanced Wash Club license plate reader system, the Tommy Transporter belt, high performance wash detergents, and an industry-leading franchise opportunity. At Tommy Car Wash Systems, we have a solution for almost any size operator. Our team has assisted in the development of hundreds of some of the most successful car washes around the world. Together, Tommy's Express and Tommy Car Wash Systems make up the Tommy's Corporate brand, headquartered in Holland, MI.